STRUCTURE OF THE EARTH'S CRUST IN THE ARCTIC.
Abstract
This translation is a study of the crustal structure in the Arctic, based on seismic, aeromagnetic and bathymetric observations in recent years. Seismic evidence indicates an extensive development of a two layered structure of sedimentary complex and an abrupt change of the thickness of deposits in the Arctic basin. This suggests recent intensive tectonic movements. A new map of submarine ridge axis is presented, showing the position of a new ridge and other possible rises of the Arctic Ocean floor. A map of crustal thickness in the Arctic is presented. The earth's crust in the Arctic is predominantly oceanic and intermediate and is characterized by considerable change of thickness. Great variation in crustal thickness and that of a sedimentary complex, irregular bottom topography, recently discovered and supposed rises on the ocean floor, different physical fields -- all this suggests a distinctive block structure of the earth's crust in the Arctic. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Feb 01, 1968
- Accession Number
- AD0667078
Entities
People
- R. M. Demenitskaya
Organizations
- Aeronautical Chart and Information Center